His Living Presence By S. Natarajan

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His Living Presence

By S. Natarajan

 

" He who has realized the pure joy derived from renunciation never cares even

to look at worldly enjoyments. The temptation of enjoyment, no doubt, appear

before him, assuming various charming forms, in order to attract him towards

them; but he rejects them all, like a person in possession of a jewel,

throwing away worthless pieces of glass and pebbles of various beautiful

colors. "

- Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji

 

The more we realise our Sadguru Sai Baba and think about our Radhakrishna

Swamiji, our faith in him is firmed up that Swamiji's grace and blessings

are nothing but Sai Baba's actions.

 

I recall an occasion in 1980 when our Swamiji's birthday was celebrated from

4th May 1980 to 6th May 1980 in our residence. Swamiji had attained

'Mahasamadhi' earlier in that year. We had Vishnu Sahasranama Parayan and

later 'archana' to Swamiji. After the puja, 'prasad' was offered to all. A

devotee-couple sat in the sacred place where our Swamiji had his

'Mahaprasad' for the last time in our house in 1978. The significance of

this sacred spot was mentioned to the devotee-couple. They were very happy

about it.

 

Ladies started serving the dishes, and I was chanting Vishnu Sahasra Namam

facing Swamiji's picture and the guests. As the 'prasad' was about to be

concluded, the devotee-couple sitting in the sacred spot where Swamiji had

his 'prasad' started exclaiming: " See, Swamiji is here - Swamiji is here " .

Everyone could not for a moment realise what was happening. Then, we saw a

bunch of flowers floating in the hall and coming down with a whizzing sound.

It settled down a nearby window where our Swamiji had sat for the last

occasion. The flowers were distributed as 'prasad' to the devotees. We

continue to experience Swamiji's living presence in our life. His spiritual

force guides and protects us in every thing we do.

-By K.N. Narayanswamy

 

" The human life is full of funny jokes. One complains of the lack of

opportunities but do you know how many times 'Enlightenment' comes and

knocks at your door but returns disappointed finding you in the sleep of

unawareness? Understand this and rise above these funny jokes of life. "

- Radhakrishna Swamiji

 

It was sometimes during April-May '90 around 9.00 A.M. my boss in the office

called me and said: " There was a phone call just now from our Mani who seems

to be awfully upset that his little son has put a groundnut

(Cheenabadam/Mungfalli) into his nose and it is stuck up inside neither

coming out nor going down chocking his nose. Please rush, get a vehicle from

our garage and take the baby to the nearest doctor for removing the

groundnut from his nose. Please go and waste no time. " I left immediately.

 

When I met the parents they were very much upset and worried. We went to the

local clinic and though the doctor tried his best to remove the seed from

the baby's nose he could not pull it out smoothly without causing any injury

for want of proper surgical instrument and he suggested us to rush to an

E.N.T. Specialist. We proceeded to Rourkela where there is a big nursing

home with specialists but were told that the ENT specialist had left the

hospital for lunch. We rushed to his residence. Meanwhile, when we were

traveling, I remembered BABA's Holy Udhi in my purse which I always keep. I

took some Udhi, applied on the baby's forehead and gave a little in his

mouth and consoled and assured the parents that they need not worry at this

and Baba will take care of their baby. When we reached the ENT specialist's

residence he had just finished his lunch. He immediately attended to the

baby and believe it or not, within seconds he pulled out the groundnut seed

from the baby's nose without causing the slightest pain or injury. The

doctor told me it was all God's grace we have reached in time and brought

the baby to him! He showed us the big half portion of the groundnut which

was stuck up in the nose of the baby.

 

The parents were happy at the outcome. They said it is SAILEELA. They

promised me that certainly they would attend Sai Baba Puja on a Thursday

with their offerings to Sai Baba. On the last occasion when I met him he

told me the baby suffered from some minor injuries on 2/3 occasions by

falling and hitting on hard objects and he remembered their vow and he would

certainly come on 30-8-1990 (Thursday). I told him they are most welcome to

Sai-Home any time for Divine Darshan of Sai Maharaj and their prayers. He

joined us in our ceremonies on 30-8-90 with great devotion to show his

gratitude to Shirdi Nath Sai Baba in our Sai-Home. How Baba pulls His

devotees towards Him in His own style. " Even if you discard Me, I drag you

(my devotee) towards me and be ever with you, once you have taken refuge in

me and I rush to your rescue wherever you may be " - SAI BABA

 

The Substance

Sage Vyasa is reputed to have compiled the four Vedas, and composed the

eighteen Puranas and some other works. One day a student approached him and

put the question:-

" Revered Master, you have written so much. Where is the time to read it?

Can't you tell me the substance of your entire writings? "

Quick came the following reply from the profound sage: " Yes, my son, half a

sloka will do: To help others is virtue or religion; to hurt others is sin.

 

(Source Saipadananda Magazine Oct 1991)